Buick LeSabre recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Buick LeSabre, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 57
Total Complaints 4862
Years Covered 1967–2006

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Buick LeSabre, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Brakes

11 campaigns · Years: 1967, 1970, 1976, 1979, 1981, 1987–1988, 1992, 2000

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 8 more notices in this theme

Other

8 campaigns · Years: 1970–1971, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1984–1988

These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 5 more notices in this theme

Fuel and emissions

5 campaigns · Years: 1982, 1984, 1989, 1996–2000

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Steering and suspension

5 campaigns · Years: 1974, 1977, 2000, 2002

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Visibility and lighting

5 campaigns · Years: 1971, 1977, 1986, 1995, 2000

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Powertrain

3 campaigns · Years: 1976, 1992–1993, 1999

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

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Seats and restraints

3 campaigns · Years: 1979, 1988, 1997

These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.

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Electrical

2 campaigns · Years: 1987, 1996

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Buick LeSabre in NHTSA complaint data are Visibility:power window devices and controls, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Electrical system.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2006 0 4 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Structure:frame and members:underbody shields, Suspension.
2005 0 95 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, Power train:automatic transmission.
2004 0 212 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, Structure.
2003 1 209 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure, Air bags, Structure:body.
2002 2 380 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:power window devices and controls, Structure, Air bags.
2001 0 460 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:power window devices and controls, Structure, Power train:automatic transmission.
2000 5 847 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:power window devices and controls, Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1999 2 268 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling, Power train:automatic transmission.
1998 1 518 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1997 2 514 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, Power train:automatic transmission.
1996 2 121 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, Air bags:frontal, Vehicle speed control.
1995 1 235 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:horn.
1994 0 220 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Air bags:frontal.
1993 1 264 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1992 2 245 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines.
1991 0 46 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Electrical system:ignition:module, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1990 0 75 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
1989 2 35 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Electrical system:ignition, Fuel system, gasoline.
1988 3 22 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering:rack and pinion, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Steering:hydraulic power assist system.
1987 4 53 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering:hydraulic power assist system, Electrical system:ignition, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1986 2 20 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly.
1985 1 6 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Parking brake:conventional, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components.
1984 2 7 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Seat belts:rear/other, Seats:front assembly:recliner.
1983 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor.
1982 1 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control.
1981 3 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1979 2 2 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables, Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch.
1978 2 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1977 3 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch.
1976 2 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1975 3 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1974 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1972 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1971 3 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Tires:tread/belt.
1970 2 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1967 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Service brakes , Fuel system and Vehicle speed control

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2003

  • Air bags: Frontal: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V222000) →
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    Summary: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

2002

  • Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion): Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V067000) →
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    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.
  • Air bags: Frontal: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V222000) →
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    Summary: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

2000

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V114000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V090000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Vacuum: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V238000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
  • Steering: Tie rod assembly: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V301000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
  • Exterior lighting: Headlights: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V355000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The head lamp adjustment device horizontal adjuster may not move the head lamp reflector when the shaft is rotated in a normal manner

1999

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V090000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the
  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V089000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4t65e automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence." A retaining clip, which secures the manual valve to the linkage of the transmission detent lever, can beco

1998

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V090000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the

1997

  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V044000) →
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    Summary: These vehicles were assembled with one or more incorrect safety belt and/or safety belt buckle ends. This does not conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "Seat belt assemblies."
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V116000) →
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    Summary: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

1996

  • Electrical system: Control module: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V204000) →
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    Summary: These vehicles were assembled with a malfunction alarm, lighting and locking (mall) module that can contain a damaged capacitor. If the capacitor is damaged, the "key in the ignition" warning chime and the driver seat belt unbuckled warning chime and indicator lamp may not work. This does not mee
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V116000) →
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    Summary: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.

1995

  • Exterior lighting: Headlights: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V158000) →
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    Summary: The driver side headlamp lens has an incorrect aim pad number on the lens. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

1993

  • Power train: Cooling unit and lines: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V015000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.

1992

  • Parking brake: Mechanical: Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V167000) →
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    Summary: When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
  • Power train: Cooling unit and lines: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V015000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.

1989

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (88V143000) →
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    Summary: Fuel rollover valve assembly may not have been installed.
  • Structure: Frame and members: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (89V188000) →
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    Summary: Vehicles may have discrepant welds in the left rear rocker panel which can cause deformation of the panel.

1988

  • Seat belts: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (88V006000) →
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    Summary: Owners manual did not include instructions on proper usage of rear seat safety belt systems.
  • Service brakes, air: Antilock: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (88V067000) →
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    Summary: Low torque of the brake hydraulic unit mounting bolts could cause increased brake pedal travel and/or poor pedal feel if attachment loosens.
  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (89V102000) →
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    Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

1987

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V093000) →
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    Summary: The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. Additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembl
  • Electrical system: Fuses and circuit breakers: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (87V135000) →
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    Summary: An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.
  • Service brakes, air: Antilock: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (88V067000) →
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    Summary: Low torque of the brake hydraulic unit mounting bolts could cause increased brake pedal travel and/or poor pedal feel if attachment loosens.
  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (89V102000) →
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    Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

1986

  • Exterior lighting: Switch: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (86V131000) →
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    Summary: The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which
  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (89V102000) →
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    Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

1985

  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (89V102000) →
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    Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

1984

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (84V103000) →
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    Summary: Rubber fuel hose could allow a slow fuel leak while the engine is running.
  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (89V102000) →
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    Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

1982

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (82V012000) →
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    Summary: Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.

1981

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Pedals and linkages: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (80V125000) →
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    Summary: The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles. The incorrect bracket may cause the service brakes to remain partially applied, resulting in brake overheating and reduced braking effectiveness.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (81V037000) →
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    Summary: The power brake vacuum hoses may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "Brake hoses". The material used in the hoses will not perform according to specifications. The purpose of this regulation is stated as, "to reduce death and injuries occurring as a result of brake
  • Vehicle speed control: Cables: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (83V077000) →
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    Summary: Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.

1979

  • Exterior lighting: Switch: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V142000) →
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    Summary: On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay el
  • Seat belts: Anchorage: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V247000) →
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    Summary: The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. This is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.

1978

  • Wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (77V200000) →
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    Summary: The rear wheel mounting bolts on the affected vehicles, are brittle and therefore may fracture. This brittleness is due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. If the bolts break, the tire and wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle.
  • Engine and engine cooling: Fan: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (78V139000) →
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    Summary: The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood is open while the engine is running, the fragments woul

1977

  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
  • Exterior lighting: Switch: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
  • Steering: Linkages: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (77V012000) →
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    Summary: On the involved vehicles, the cotter pin may have been omitted and the retaining nut improperly secured. Consequently, the steering linkage could detach from the pitman arm.

1976

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1972

  • Structure: Underbody shields: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (73V013000) →
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    Summary: The possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown int

1971

  • Visibility: Defroster/defogger/hvac system: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
  • Wheels: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
  • Structure: Underbody shields: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (73V013000) →
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    Summary: The possibility exists that driving on unpaved road surfaces, particularly roads which are heavily graveled and which are extremely wavy or filled with chuckholes, at speeds which cause the car to pitch excessively, the front crossmember may scoop up loose stones or gravel and could be thrown int

1970

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